The Oregon Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU) cordially invites you to join us for a month-long recognition of Black excellence in conjunction with the Pacific Northwest Labor History Association, Portland Rising, Oregon AFSCME, and AFRAM/SEIU Local 503. The primary focus is health care.
February 1, 2024 at 6:00pm: Welcome address and podcast of AFSCME President Emeritus William Bill Lucy and the CBTU Under 40 Committee Click here for Zoom link
February 8, 2024 at 6:30pm: Black Relevance in Politics Forum
Moderated by Vincent Blanco Jr.
Panel: Representative Janelle Bynum, Washington State Labor Council President April Sims
February 15, 2024 at 6:30pm: Health Care Forum Click here for Zoom link
Moderated by Vincent Blanco Jr.
Panel: Senator James Manning, Representative Travis Nelson
February 22, 2024 at 6:30pm: Labor History Workshop
Oregon AFL-CIO: 3645 SE 32nd Ave., Portland, Oregon
Co-sponsored with Pacific Northwest Labor History Association
AT THE RIVER I STAND
Presenters: Marcus Widenor, Associate Professor Emeritus,
Labor Education and Research Center (LERC), UO
Rajeev Ravisankar, former President, GTFF-AFT Local 3544
February 29, 2024 at 7:00pm: Movie Night
SEIU 503 Office: 525 NE Oregon St., Portland, Oregon
Co-sponsored with Portland Rising and AFRAM/SEIU Local 503
Two Short Films
I Am Somebody
The Politics of Race and Medicare for All
Health Care Forum
Moderated by Vincent Blanco Jr.
Panel: State Representative Travis Nelson, Oregon AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Sarina Roher, RN